ALS Ambulance Equipment List for Advanced Life Support

An ALS ambulance (Advanced Life Support) is not just a vehicle. It is a mobile intensive care unit. Unlike BLS (Basic Life Support) ambulances, ALS units are equipped to handle cardiac arrest, respiratory failure, critical trauma, and complex medical emergencies.

At Infinity Chassis Units, we manufacture fully equipped ALS ambulances in our Ankara, Turkey factory. Based on EN1789 standards and international EMS protocols, we have compiled the definitive ALS ambulance equipment list.

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What is the Difference Between BLS and ALS Equipment?

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Complete ALS Ambulance Equipment List

Below is the full equipment list for a modern, EN1789 compliant ALS ambulance, organized by category.

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1. Airway Management & Advanced Ventilation

ALS crews must be able to secure a compromised airway definitively.

Required Equipment:

• Bag-Valve-Mask (BVM) Resuscitator: Adult, child, infant with PEEP capability

• Endotracheal Tubes (ETT): Sizes 5.0 – 8.0, cuffed

• Laryngeal Mask Airways (LMA): Sizes 3, 4, 5

• Video Laryngoscope with Macintosh and Miller blades

• Traditional Laryngoscope (backup) with extra batteries and bulbs

• Stylets and Bougie (gum elastic bougie)

• Magill Forceps (adult and pediatric)

• Cricothyrotomy Kit (surgical airway)

• Waveform EtCO2 Monitor or Capnograph (for tube placement confirmation)

• Portable Suction Unit with rigid and flexible catheters (FR18, FR14, FR8, FR6)

• Oropharyngeal Airways (OPA): Sizes 0-5

• Nasopharyngeal Airways (NPA): Sizes 12-34 FR with lubricant

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2. Transport Ventilator

ALS ambulances require mechanical ventilation for critically ill patients.

Required Equipment:

• Transport Ventilator with the following capabilities:

  • Volume Control (VCV) and Pressure Control (PCV)

  • SIMV, CPAP, and BiPAP modes

  • Built-in EtCO2 monitoring

  • Internal battery (minimum 4 hours)

  • Adult and pediatric settings

• Ventilator Circuits (adult and pediatric)

• Heat and Moisture Exchanger (HME) filters

• Nebulizer kit (in-line)

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3. Cardiac Monitoring & Defibrillation

ALS is defined by the ability to interpret and treat cardiac rhythms.

Required Equipment:

• Manual Defibrillator/Monitor (e.g., Zoll, Corpuls, Philips, Physio-Control) with:

  • Manual defibrillation (200J, 300J, 360J)

  • Synchronized cardioversion

  • External pacing

  • 12-lead ECG interpretation

  • EtCO2 module

  • SpO2 module

  • NIBP module

  • IBP (invasive blood pressure) capability

  • Temperature monitoring

• Defibrillator Pads (adult and pediatric) – minimum 3 sets

• ECG Electrodes (50+)

• 12-Lead ECG Cable set

• Spare Defibrillator Battery (always charged)

• Printer Paper for monitor printer

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4. Vascular Access & Infusion

ALS patients require IV/IO access for medication and fluid administration.

Required Equipment:

• IV Catheters: Sizes 14G, 16G, 18G, 20G, 22G, 24G (minimum 5 each)

• IV Extension Sets (10+)

• IV Start Kits (alcohol swabs, tape, transparent dressings)

• Saline Locks (heparin-free)

• Intraosseous (IO) Access Device (EZ-IO or similar) with adult and pediatric needles

• IV Fluids:

  • Normal Saline (0.9% NaCl) – 1,000 mL (4+ bags)

  • Lactated Ringer’s – 1,000 mL (2+ bags)

• Blood Administration Set (for massive transfusion protocols)

• Pressure Infuser Bag (for rapid fluid administration)

• Infusion Pumps (minimum 2 channels) with administration sets

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5. ALS Medications

ALS paramedics carry a comprehensive medication kit. (Actual formulary varies by regional protocol.)

Common ALS Medication Classes:

• Cardiac: Amiodarone, Adenosine, Atropine, Epinephrine (1:10,000), Dopamine, Norepinephrine

• Respiratory: Albuterol, Ipratropium Bromide, Magnesium Sulfate

• Sedation/Analgesia: Midazolam (Versed), Fentanyl, Ketamine, Morphine

• Neurologic: Naloxone (Narcan), Dextrose 50% (D50), Glucagon

• Electrolytes: Calcium Chloride, Sodium Bicarbonate

• Antiemetics: Ondansetron (Zofran)

Medication Accessories:

• Lockable Medication Box (temperature controlled if required)

• Syringes: 1mL, 3mL, 5mL, 10mL, 20mL, 60mL

• Needles: 18G, 20G, 22G, 25G

• Alcohol Pads and Sharps Container

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6. Bleeding Control & Trauma Supplies

ALS ambulances must handle severe trauma.

Required Equipment:

• Tourniquets (CAT or SOFTT) – minimum 4

• Hemostatic Dressings (QuikClot or Celox) – 4+ units

• Chest Seal (occlusive dressing, vented) – 4+ units

• Needle Decompression Kit (14G, 3.25″ catheter) for tension pneumothorax

• Trauma Dressings: 8″x10″ sterile (6+ units)

• Gauze Pads: 4″x4″ sterile (50+ units)

• Pressure Bandages (Israeli bandage or similar) – 4+ units

• Burn Kit: Burn dressings, sterile sheets

• Pelvic Binder (for pelvic fractures)

• Traction Splint (for femoral fractures)

• Cervical Collars: Adjustable, sizes pediatric to XL

• Long Spine Board with head immobilizer

• Scoop Stretcher

• Trauma Shears (heavy duty)

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7. Obstetrical Kit

ALS crews must be prepared for high-risk deliveries.

Required Equipment:

• Obstetrical Kit including:

  • Sterile gloves and towels

  • Umbilical cord clamps (2+)

  • Umbilical scissors

  • Bulb syringe (infant suction)

  • Sanitary pads

• Neonatal Resuscitation Equipment:

  • Neonatal BVM (250mL)

  • Neonatal mask and airways

  • Suction catheter (FR8, FR10)

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8. Patient Monitoring & Assessment

Required Equipment:

• Stethoscope (adult and pediatric, preferably Littmann)

• Sphygmomanometer (BP cuff) – adult, large adult, child, infant

• Penlight with pupil gauge

• Pulse Oximeter (handheld or portable)

• Thermometer (tympanic or temporal)

• Glucometer with test strips and lancets

• Stroke Assessment Kit (CPSS or NIHSS cards)

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9. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) & Infection Control

Required Equipment:

• Nitrile Gloves (all sizes) – 50+ pairs

• Face Shields or goggles (10+)

• N95 Respirator Masks (20+)

• Surgical Masks (50+)

• Disposable Isolation Gowns (10+)

• Disposable Shoe Covers

• Biohazard Bags (large and small)

• Sharps Container (multiples)

• Hand Sanitizer (wall-mounted and portable)

• Disinfectant Wipes (EPA registered)

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10. ALS Ambulance Vehicle Equipment

Required Vehicle-Mounted Equipment:

• Oxygen System:

  • M or H cylinder (minimum 2,000 liters)

  • Portable D cylinder (minimum 15 minutes at 10 LPM)

  • Flowmeters (2+ outlets)

  • Oxygen hoses and masks (non-rebreather, nasal cannula, trauma masks)

• Suction System: Fixed, wall-mounted with backup portable unit

• Inverter System: Pure sine wave, minimum 2,000W

• External Power Hookup (shore power)

• LED Emergency Lighting (red/white or blue/white)

• Siren System with multiple tones (wail, yelp, phaser, air horn)

• Public Address (PA) System

• GPS/Navigation System

• Backup Camera with monitor

• Fire Extinguisher (ABC rated)

• Spare Tire and tire change equipment

• First Aid Kit (crew use)

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ALS Ambulance Equipment Checklist (Summary Table)

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Why Choose Infinity Chassis Units for Your ALS Ambulance?

At Infinity Chassis Units, we do not just build vehicles. We engineer mobile intensive care units.

Our ALS ambulances include:

• EN1789 certified structural safety

• Custom cabinetry designed specifically for ALS equipment storage

• Dedicated mounts for defibrillator, ventilator, suction, and infusion pumps

• Heavy-duty electrical systems (inverter, battery management, external hookup)

• Ergonomic layout for two paramedics to work simultaneously

• Direct export pricing from our Ankara, Turkey factory

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Infinity Chassis Units – Factory and Offices

Production Factory
Saray Neighborhood, 36th Street No:12/D, Kahramankazan, Ankara – Türkiye

Head Office (Ankara)
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📞 +90 555 104 06 48
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Green Space Business Centre, Office 113-05, Near Dubai Auto Zone (DUCAMZ), Ras Al Khor Industrial Area 3, Dubai – United Arab Emirates
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Contact Infinity Chassis Units for ALS Ambulance

If you are equipping an ALS ambulance fleet or need a fully customized Advanced Life Support vehicle, contact our sales team today.

📧 Email: sales@infinitychassis.com
📞 Phone: +90 555 104 06 48
🌐 Website: www.infinitychassis.com
📍 Factory: Ankara, Türkiye
📍 Dubai Office: Ras Al Khor, UAE